A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4456653 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4458700 epoch_slot_no: 9100 block_no: 4456476 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2888 time: 2020-07-22 00:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9dfdd7fc743626c880f9f3a498e3c3198582fd0d306e05b433dbba09fb8dceBlock Operator
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